Apart from KNH, Nakuru Level 5 reported using lower-grade surgical masks instead of the recommended N95. PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTThe Health ministry has admitted that healthcare workers don’t have the right personal protective equipment. Mr Kagwe added that healthcare workers have little training in infection control, which leaves them exposed. Kenya National Nurses Association official Stella Githaiga told the Nation that as the numbers of Covid-19 patients increase, healthcare workers are getting more exposed. However surgeon Elly Nyaim said surgical masks are considerably less protective than N95 masks and respirators.

Source: Daily Nation July 16, 2020 06:22 UTC